Living in & buying/selling in Westford, MA
At the western edge of the Merrimack Valley — a town of villages, with I-495 running through it.
Westford, briefly
Westford sits on the western edge of the Merrimack Valley, where it meets the Nashoba Valley. I-495 runs through town and Route 3 is just to the east. It began as a village of Chelmsford called West Chelmsford and was incorporated in 1729.
The town is made up of distinct areas — Westford Center, Forge Village, Graniteville, Nabnasset and Parker Village — and historically produced granite, apples and worsted yarn.
Westford, this week
Live from public sources and refreshed every week. When a town has no separate series, the panel shows county figures and says so.
What the housing stock looks like
Westford is mostly single-family, with many colonials on larger lots, antique homes around the town center and the historic villages, and some condominium and townhouse communities.
Larger lots often come with private septic systems and, in places, private wells. We confirm both before an offer — Massachusetts generally requires a Title 5 septic inspection when a home with a septic system is sold.
Getting to and from Westford
Check the MBTA and MassDOT or NHDOT for current schedules and roadwork.
- By train
There is no station in Westford. The LRTA 15 bus runs along Route 110 to Chelmsford and Lowell station on the MBTA Lowell Line.
- By car
I-495 passes through town. Route 3 runs just to the east, with interchanges in Chelmsford and Tyngsborough, and Routes 27, 40, 110 and 225 serve the town.
- On foot or bike
The Bruce Freeman Rail Trail runs through Westford between Chelmsford and Carlisle.
Schools in Westford
Westford’s public schools are run by Westford Public Schools. For school assignments, enrollment and programs, go straight to the district — it is the only source I point clients to.
I don't rank or rate schools; the district and the state are the sources to trust. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education publishes school and district profiles for every public district in the state.
A few things about Westford
- A town of villages
Forge Village, Graniteville, Nabnasset and Parker Village each have their own history alongside Westford Center.
- Granite, apples and yarn
Those were the town’s main products in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
- Nashoba Valley Ski Area
A local ski area within the town.
- Bruce Freeman Rail Trail
The trail’s section between Westford, Carlisle and Acton opened in 2018.
Answered plainly
Is there a train station in Westford?
No. The LRTA 15 bus runs along Route 110 to Lowell station on the MBTA Lowell Line; most commuters drive to I-495 or Route 3.
What kinds of homes are in Westford?
Mostly single-family colonials on larger lots, antique homes in the center and villages, and some condominium and townhouse communities.
Do homes in Westford have septic or wells?
Some do. We confirm both on every home before an offer, since Massachusetts generally requires a Title 5 septic inspection when a home with a septic system is sold.
How is the Westford housing market right now?
The Market Pulse on this page refreshes every week from public sources: typical value, sale prices, days on market and mortgage rates. Those are area trends; for a specific street, I pull the recent comparable sales.
What is my home in Westford worth?
Request a home value and I'll review the comparable sales and active competition near your address, then send you a written range. It's free and there's no obligation.
Do you work in Spanish?
Yes. I'm a bilingual REALTOR®, and the whole process — every document explained, the negotiation and the signings — can be in Spanish.
Thinking about a move in Westford?
Tell me what you're planning — buying, selling or investing. I'll come back with real numbers for this town, in English or Spanish.
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